Maintenance Supervisor

Vaco by Highspring; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and beverage manufacturing sector is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor in Chicago. This role involves overseeing maintenance operations, recruiting and training staff, and ensuring equipment is managed efficiently. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong mechanical skills and have notable experience in food industry environments, with a significant focus on safety and procedural compliance.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Discretionary Bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as maintenance/facilities manager.
• Strong aptitude for repairing equipment and machinery.
• Food industry experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance to ensure production equipment operates at full capacity.
• Supervise workers in the Maintenance Department.
• Perform preventative maintenance duties on an ongoing basis.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Training in HACCP and GMP

Job description

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Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $79,040.00/yr

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Vaco is hiring for a Maintenance Supervisor
Location: Chicago, IL
Compensation: $30-$40/hour

Job Summary:
The general purpose of this position is to oversee maintenance to ensure that production equipment is operating at full capacity and that the building and grounds are in an orderly condition. Supervises and maintains the wastewater treatment plant. Facility Engineer, Project Engineer, Process and Packaging Engineer, P.E. Engineer which encompasses electrical and mechanical engineering design, sizing and layout from start to finish

Principal Duties:

• Monitors machines and mechanical equipment to ensure operating at maximum efficiency. Diagnoses any source of trouble and ensures that repairs are completed in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Teach/coach/mentor staff in sound maintenance principles and best practices for mechanical, electronics and HVAC troubleshooting.
• Works closely with Quality Assurance to aid in the development and implementation of Food Safety Fundamentals and Food Safety Plan as outlined in the BRC system.
• Has the authority to take appropriate action to ensure the integrity of the BRC system.
• Supervises workers in the Maintenance Department, including interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling and completing evaluations. Recommends methods to motivate workers to achieve goals. Recommends personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, discharges and disciplinary measures. Acts in accordance with established grievance procedures.
• Develops practices and procedures to follow in order to prevent equipment breakdowns and monitors adherence to such practices and procedures. Performs preventative maintenance duties on an ongoing basis.
• Confers with production managers and plant manager to analyze needs for new equipment. Recommends measures to improve existing equipment performance.
• Produces monthly reports to management detailing condition of equipment.
• Responsible for all machinery parts and tools. Orders replacement parts at lowest price possible. Controls receipt and inventory of repair parts.
• Assures safety rules are followed on all repair jobs.
• Supervises and maintains wastewater treatment plant. Assures that waste and sludge is removed.
• Maintains order within the department and monitors building and grounds to ensure everything kept orderly and in good repair.
• Reviews quotations from outside contractors, equipment manufacturers and machinery manufacturers for major repairs and replacement.
• Utilizes summer shutdown to overall heavy equipment.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Frequent interaction with plant and production management and other personnel in the production department for the purpose of exchanging information regarding maintenance needs.
  

Position Requirements:

• Strong aptitude for repairing equipment and machinery.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as maintenance/facilities manager in order to have a significant knowledge of machinery, equipment and tools needed to repair them.
• Food industry experience is highly preferred
• Ability to supervise employees effectively.
• Strong oral communication skills needed to direct employees and communicate problems to management.
• Good organizational skills required to plan workflow.
• Ability to extend workday as needed.
• Ability to maneuver on wet, slippery floors. Ability to lift heavy objects.
• Ability to maintain pleasant working relationship with staff and management.
• Specific Training Requirements: HACCP, Food Defense, GMP for Maintenance, Machine Guarding for Maintenance; Lock Out Tag Out for Maintenance

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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